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See the Saints out on a high – team travels to Gloucester for final game of the season as youngsters get a run out

The moment George Furbank hit the deck in Cardiff after that 'rugby incident' last weekend, I felt a pang of guilt. High up in our seats, in the Gods of the Principality, it looked bad - and even worse...

Faith in Furbs – Town ready for fan exodus to Cardiff to cheer on Saints in Investec Champions Cup Final

So he's back. George Furbank, Northampton's quiet but deadly full-back is starting for Saints in the European final against Bordeaux Bègles today (May 24). As coach, car and trainloads of Saints fans will be excitedly making their way to...

Why not us? Northampton Saints fans stock up on green for European final clash in Wales after stunning win over favourites Leinster

"It's been madly busy since the win," says a smiling sales assistant at the Saints Shop at Cinch Franklins Gardens stadium. "I think because we didn't open until the Wednesday after the Leinster game, people wanted to get ready...

Fin, Mitch and Freemo – Northampton Saints’ ‘old youngsters’ step up for new rugby season

From mid-table mediocrity to the top of the table - and with more than a dozen international players in the squad - Northampton have a target on their back as the team to beat. Hilary Scott speaks to Fin...

Darbon will stay on Northampton Saints’ board as CEO Julia Chapman settles into his seat at Cinch stadium

As he prepares to leave Northampton Saints to take up a new role with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews, Chief Executive Mark Darbon and Julia Chapman, CEO and CE in-waiting, chatted about changes both on...

Full Northampton Saints squad start pre-season training this week – and brains as well as bodies are being worked hard

Saints might look a little different this year, with the departure of some key players, the controversy of the rebranded badge and some new signings about to take to the hallowed Franklins' Gardens turf. Hilary Scott chatted to coaches...

Scintillating Saints sink spirited Saracens

Northampton Saints move 7 points clear at the top of the table after a precious 41-30 bonus point win against Saracens under the Friday night lights. The Londoners arrived at Franklin’s Gardens fully loaded with international stars and were the...

Let’s see how we react – Dowson prepares Saints for Saracens after tough night in Bristol

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says there is “no need for added motivation” as they welcome reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens tonight (7:45 pm March 29). He said: “It’s always a mental test, it was a mental test...

Match Report: Northampton Saints 61-19 Aviron Bayonnais

Northampton Saints qualify for the knockouts of the Champions Cup for the first time since 2016 with a 61-14 demolition of Aviron Bayonnais at the cinch stadium at Franklins Gardens on Friday night, writes James Logan. The home faithful were...

French foes Bayonne visit Franklins Gardens for first time as they face Saints for Friday night lights

Preview by James Logan Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the squad are excited for yet another big European game at the Gardens, but they will “need to fire on all cylinders” if they are to get...
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